Evaluation of Student Teachers' Interpersonal Profiles by the Triad in the Professional Development School

• In Event: Facilitating Professional Growth for Teacher Candidates in Professional Development Schools

Abstract

We examined differences among the members of the triad in the Professional Development School, in terms of their evaluations of student teachers’ interpersonal profiles A typology of interpersonal profiles was used to evaluate student teachers' interpersonal relationship at the end of their training program. This quantitative study included 131 student teachers, 30 pedagogical instructors, and 124 cooperating teachers. Significant differences were found between the triad assessments of the student teachers' interpersonal profile. This may indicate of their different perceptions of the teacher-student relationship in class, which might confuse the student teachers. There is a need to deepen the dialogue between the members of the triad and maintain common learning frameworks regarding their perceptions of teaching processes.

Authors

• Aviva Klieger, Beit Berl College

• Ilana Dror, Beit Berl Academic College